Congratulations on deciding to become a massage therapist! This is one of the most appreciated professions because of the satisfaction you will deliver to others. Massage therapists are high in demand no matter where you live, and the need is only growing with time. More and more people are realizing the true benefits of incorporating regular massages in their routines, thus making it part of their lifestyles. Not only are you guaranteed a lucrative career as a therapist, the jobs are also abundant and only growing. Massage therapists help individuals relieve pain caused by day to day stress build-up, body tightening, injury or illness. Many people these days have incorporated regular massages in their lifestyle routines to proactively mitigate physical problems, maintain good posture and just feel better. A massage therapist’s role is very important and extremely meaningful, which is why the demand for this service has continuously increased over time. It has become one of the most popular careers sought after by many today. Most practicing therapists are employed by hospitals, clinics, sports facilities and smaller private companies that are everywhere. In addition, many massage therapists work independently as either business contractors or in private homes. No matter where you live, there will always be demand for your services and thus several options near you that offer these jobs. Whether you are just now starting your career in the massage field, or want to grow your existing career, this book’s goal is to help you meet your objectives. In the next few chapters you will find information about the requirements you need to become a massage therapist, information on massage therapy schools, online schooling options, jobs, salaries, career growth and more. There is an extremely high demand for massage therapists. With increased population growth, awareness, health consciousness and active lifestyles, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects massage therapist jobs to grow another 20-30% in the next couple years. Because of the growing demand for massage therapists, many are becoming more interested in this professional career. Unfortunately, most do not know what the requirements are, how to get into the field and how to thrive in a profession that is saturated with so many other therapists. Similarly, many others who are already practicing as massage therapists do not know about the options to advance their careers through either additional training, the appropriate networking opportunities, diversification, specialization and more. All the best to you and here’s to your career success! Table of Contents Foreword 1. Introduction to a Career in Massage Therapy 2. Three Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Massage Therapist 3. How to Find the Right Massage Therapy School for You 4. How to Find Information on the Best Massage Therapy Schools 5. Characteristics of the Best Massage Therapy Schools 6. Why You Should Select an Accredited, Certified Massage Therapy School 7. Are Online Massage Therapy Schools Legitimate? 8. The Main Differences Between Local and National Massage Therapy Schools 9. What Is the Cost of a Good Massage Therapy School? 10. How to Ensure You Get a Top Quality Education 11. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School 12. How to Apply to a Massage Therapy School 13. Courses Offered in Massage Therapy Schools and Continuing Education 14. The Importance of Massage Therapy Certification 15. Skills Needed for a Successful Career or Business in Massage Therapy 16. Three Main Subsets of Massage Therapy Jobs: Clinical, Sports & Spa 17. The Process of a Successful Massage Therapy Job Search 18. The Need for Liability Insurance When Practicing Massage Therapy 19. Why You Need to Pursue Continuing Education for Massage Therapy Summary

Whether you’ve just started thinking about massage school, are currently enrolled, or already work as a therapist, Massage Therapy Career Guide provides all the inside information you need to know. Written by a practicing professional, this insightful guide gives you the tools that can turn your hands-on skills into lifelong success. If you employ massage therapists in your business, the Career Guide offers critical insights that will make your entire operation more profitable.Features: -How well-suited you are for the role of massage therapist -How to find work in spas, with physicians and chiropractors, aboard cruise ships, and more -Key legal issues to know in order to maximize profits and decrease liability in your practice -How to supercharge your career by joining the best professional organizations and discovering the perfect advanced training programs for you -How to increase prosperity by specializing in massage writing, consulting, workshop teaching, retailing, and much more!

Massage Therapy Career Guide: For Hands-On Success, 2e is a wonderful resource for individuals considering massage therapy as a profession, as well as those who are currently studying massage therapy. In addition to providing guidance on what it takes to become a massage therapist and what the profession entails, it is filled with useful ideas for starting and maintaining a successful practice. An insightful, practical guide, it is a must-have for anyone looking to build a thriving career in massage therapy.

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Massage Therapy is being used more and more for the relief of pain, injuries, fibromyalgia, headaches and helping to ease the pain of pregnancy and cancer treatments. Hospitals and other health care facilities are using massage for healing and health. With massage therapy in demand, a career in massage is thought to be growing 'faster than average' according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Thinking of becoming a Massage Therapist? Do you want a more meaningful career helping others? Do you love learning about health and the human body? Have you been told you 'have good hands'? Becoming a massage therapist is a combination of learning about the body and how it works along with how to apply massage to the body for stress reduction and to work with many injuries and conditions. There are more jobs available today in massage and it is a growing field but there are many things that you need to know in order to have a successful career. This book will help you become more informed and make better decisions starting with looking at whether or not a career in massage is for you! You will then get more information on how to choose the best massage school to meet your needs and budget. More information on possible job opportunities and starting your own massage business. You can work at spas or other health care offices or start your own massage office. Find out more about this popular career and make more informed choices on your path to success.